Before You Begin; What You Will Need - GE IM-5D Manual Del Propietario E Instrucciones De Instalación

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

tubing you need. Approved plastic water supply
When connecting your refrigerator to a GE
For other reverse osmosis water systems, follow the
manufacturer's recommendations.
AND the refrigerator also has a water filter, use
refrigerator's water filtration cartridge in conjunction
filter bypass plug. To obtain a free bypass plug, call
This water line installation is not warranted by
the refrigerator or icemaker manufacturer. Follow
these instructions carefully to minimize the risk of
expensive water damage.
Water hammer (water banging in the pipes) in house
plumbing can cause damage to refrigerator parts and
plumber to correct water hammer before installing the
water supply line to the refrigerator.
To prevent burns and product damage, do not hook
up the water line to the hot water line.
connection is made to the icemaker, press and
to disengage the icemaker. When the refrigerator
has been connected to the water supply, press and
to re-engage the icemaker.
Do not install the icemaker tubing in areas where
temperatures fall below freezing.
When using any electrical device (such as a power
drill) during installation, be sure the device is double
insulated or grounded in a manner to prevent the
hazard of electric shock, or is battery powered.
All installations must be in accordance with local
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Installation Instructions
INSTALLING THE WATER LINE

WHAT YOU WILL NEED

Copper or
SmartConnect™
1/4" outer diameter to
connect the refrigerator to
copper, be sure both ends of the tubing are cut
To determine how much tubing you need: measure
the distance from the water valve on the back of the
refrigerator to the water supply pipe. Be sure there
is sufficient extra tubing to allow the refrigerator to
move out from the wall after installation.
available in the following lengths:
NOTE: The only GE Appliances approved
plastic tubing is that supplied in SmartConnect™
water supply line because the line is under pressure
at all times. Certain types of plastic will crack or
rupture with age and cause water damage to your
home.
• A GE Appliances water supply kit (containing
tubing, shutoff valve and fittings listed below) is
available at extra cost from your dealer or from
Parts and Accessories, 877-959-8688 (in Canada
1.877.595.8688).
• A cold water supply. The water pressure must be
between 20 and 120 psi (138 - 827 kilopascals) on
models without a water filter and between 40 and
120 psi (275 - 827 kilopascals) on models with a
water filter.
• Power drill.
• 1/2" or adjustable wrench.
• Straight and Phillips blade screwdriver.
• Two 1/4" outer diameter compression nuts and 2
ferrules (sleeves)—to connect the copper tubing to
the shutoff valve and the refrigerator water valve.
Tubing kit, the necessary fittings are pre-assembled
to the tubing.
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